Schoeps Mono Set CMC 6 with MK 21 Wide Cardioid Capsule

The Schoeps Mono Set CMC 6 pairs the CMC 6 U amplifier with the MK 21, a wide cardioid that joins an omni’s warmth to a cardioid’s directivity.

The MK 21 has a better low end and less proximity effect than a cardioid. Its polar response stays very consistent across the frequency range, so sound and reflections from the side come through without added coloration. It is often used as a soloist or main microphone, and as a spot microphone it goes slightly closer to the source than a cardioid would.

The CMC 6 U amplifier detects P48 or P12 phantom power on its own and drives the cable through a balanced, transformer-free class-A output stage, with low distortion and strong rejection of radio interference.

The set comes with an SG 20 stand clamp, a B 5 D hollow foam windscreen, a Schoeps cable strap, and a case.

Features

CMC 6 U amplifier with MK 21 wide cardioid capsule
Warm sound with a slight directional effect
Very consistent polar response
For soloists, main pairs, and spot miking
Runs on P48 or P12 phantom power
SG 20 clamp, B 5 D windscreen, and cable strap
Packed in a case

What's Included

CMC 6 U microphone amplifier
MK 21 wide cardioid capsule
SG 20 stand clamp
B 5 D hollow foam windscreen
Schoeps cable strap
Case

Specifications

CMC 6 U Amplifier
Frequency Range	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum Output Voltage	1 V (0 dBV) into 1 kΩ
Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%)	131 dB SPL with MK 4 (P48 and P12)
Low-Cut Filter	20 Hz, 12 dB/oct
Output Impedance	42 Ω
Minimum Load Impedance	1 kΩ
Common Mode Rejection (1 kHz)	Over 55 dB
Maximum Cable Length	Over 400 m (1300 ft)
RFI Shield	Yes
Phantom Power	P48 (20 to 52 V), P12 (10 to 13 V)
Current Consumption	4 mA (P48), 8 mA (P12)
Output	XLR-3M, analog, 1 channel
Length	116 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	60 g
MK 21 Capsule
Pickup Pattern	Wide cardioid
Frequency Range	30 Hz to 29 kHz with CMC 6 (30 Hz to 44 kHz with CMC 6xt)
Sensitivity	−37 dB (V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa with CMC 6
Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)	13 dB with CMC 6
Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR)	23 dB with CMC 6
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)	81 dB with CMC 6
Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%)	131 dB SPL with CMC 6
Length	22 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	17 g